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Inconsistent performance and prolonged validation cycles often derail advanced manufacturing projects before they reach the market. To combat these hazards, Ningbo-based Smooth Motor has pivoted from a traditional component supplier to an engineering partner, embedding its technical expertise directly into the development lifecycles of ABB, ASSA ABLOY, and Philips.
Surgeons at Orlando Health have completed the first procedures using the EndoZip Automated Suturing System as part of a pivotal U.S. clinical trial. The study, known as EASE, evaluates the safety and efficacy of the device for performing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment for obesity.
Contract, procurement, and legal professionals will gather in Princeton from October 18-20, 2026, as CobbleStone Software prepares to host its annual user conference. The event focuses on the evolving landscape of contract lifecycle management, highlighting the integration of agentic AI and advanced workflow automation tools.
A decade of maturation defines the new trio of releases from Old Elk Distillery, marking the brand’s first major product expansion since its acquisition by Middle West Spirits in May 2025. The collection aims to bridge the gap between premium aged liquid and consumer accessibility in the competitive American whiskey market.
Building a cabin in the rugged terrain of Snowshoe, West Virginia, requires navigating the trade-offs between two primary construction methods. HelloNation recently partnered with Tygart Valley Construction president Jim Weese to analyze how post-frame and stick-frame techniques impact durability, speed, and architectural flexibility in high-altitude environments.
With 19 new locations opened and 20 franchise agreements finalized in the first half of 2026, BrightStar Care is scaling its nurse-led home health model. The Chicago-based franchisor enters the second half of the year bolstered by executive leadership changes and sustained national recognition for service quality.
The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives is calling on the SEC to establish a unified national review process for registered public offerings, aiming to eliminate a redundant layer of state-level oversight that currently forces issuers to navigate 53 separate jurisdictions before reaching individual investors nationwide.
Following the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia will host a different kind of lineup on September 21. ProofPilot is bringing 80 senior clinical operations leaders from the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors to the stadium for its third CORE Symposium, an invite-only event focused on candid industry problem-solving.
Salt Lake City-based telehealth provider Shed is moving into sexual health, debuting a suite of five prescription-based therapies for men and women. The platform aims to bypass traditional clinical barriers by offering remote consultations and home delivery for treatments targeting libido, arousal, and performance concerns.
Pet owners seeking specialized nutrition for cats and dogs can now purchase Royal Canin’s therapeutic line through Amazon. By integrating veterinary approval verification into the digital storefront, the company aims to streamline access to diets designed for digestive, urinary, dermatological, and weight-related health concerns with Prime-eligible delivery.
The industry currently evaluates offensive AI through the wrong lens, focusing on underlying language models while ignoring the critical infrastructure that directs them. Alissa Knight, CEO of Assail, plans to shift this narrative at Black Hat 2026 by exposing why the harness—not the model—determines true cyber risk.
Steps away from the Powell Street BART station, the global restaurant chain Jollibee is set to open its latest location at 934 Market Street on July 31, 2026. This launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s North American strategy, anchoring its presence in the heart of San Francisco.
Procode Inc. has closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Health Velocity Capital, aiming to expand its AI-powered revenue cycle management platform across all surgical specialties. The capital injection follows the acquisition of The Auctus Group and recent clinical data validating the company’s specialized coding accuracy.
Thirty percent of educators using ABCmouse rely on whole-class instruction, a data point that drove Age of Learning to rebuild its free teacher platform from the ground up. The revamped tool, launching ahead of the new school year, bridges classroom curriculum with student learning at home.
With 98% of students naming pizza as a top food preference, Chartwells K12 is transforming school lunchrooms into neighborhood pizzerias. The company’s latest campaign, Pizza Daze, runs from August 3 through November 1, introducing experimental toppings and global flavor profiles to cafeteria menus across the United States.
Henderson-based YMX Logistics has earned the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award from FreightWaves, marking a significant industry milestone for the company’s integration of autonomous technology into yard management. The recognition highlights YMX's practical deployment of artificial intelligence to solve complex logistical constraints across national distribution networks.
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies face mounting pressure to derive strategic intelligence from routine scientific inquiries. Philadelphia-based Inizio Engage is responding to this demand by launching Connected Insights, a suite designed to convert high-volume medical interactions into actionable data through expanded global infrastructure and AI-enabled innovation.
Milpitas-based Embed Security has successfully cleared its annual SOC 2 Type II examination, confirming the ongoing integrity of its security and confidentiality protocols. Conducted by Advantage Partners, the audit validates that the firm’s AI-driven security operations platform maintains consistent protective standards across its core investigative functions.
Ninety-eight percent of senior executives investing in AI are reevaluating their strategies as rising token costs and operational expenses force a move away from unchecked experimentation. Instead of broad adoption, leadership is prioritizing custom, in-house software development to secure long-term value and bypass traditional enterprise software models.
The Childcraft Out2Grow furniture collection has secured a Platinum award in the 2026 Spaces4Learning Product Awards, sharing top honors in the outdoor category with Whitney Brothers. The recognition highlights a shift toward equipping early childhood programs with durable, specialized tools for instruction beyond traditional classroom walls.
From a single farmhouse office in Bloomfield Hills to a national footprint spanning all 50 states, Schwartz & Co. is marking its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1976 by Gregory Schwartz, Sr., the family-owned firm has evolved from a local advisory practice into a multi-divisional institution managing billions in assets.
Roger W. Ferguson Jr., the former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and TIAA chief, has joined the Strategic Board of Advisors at Neil Jesani Advisors. His appointment marks a significant push by the Florida-based firm to bolster its national footprint in tax planning and high-net-worth advisory services.
Dallas-based youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands signed 73 franchise agreements during the first half of 2026, marking its fifth anniversary. The company, which oversees seven distinct concepts including Urban Air and The Little Gym, currently supports over 20 million children across its network of more than 1,500 locations.
Ninety-nine percent of school district finance leaders have navigated at least one financial incident—ranging from internal investigations to missing records—over the past three years. New research from KEV Group highlights a systemic vulnerability in how locally generated school funds are managed across the United States.
Chef Robert Irvine’s brand FITCRUNCH is expanding its product lineup with the launch of Puff N' Crunchy, a protein bar designed to mimic the sensory experience of a candy bar. The new product features a marshmallow-like core atop a crispy cookie base, aiming to bridge the gap between nutrition and indulgence.
Seventy-seven percent of executives report that AI adoption has outpaced their current governance capabilities. To address this, Dublin-based Tines has launched Tines 3B, an AI-native platform designed to help enterprises build, deploy, and monitor the rapidly proliferating array of software, agents, and workflows created by their employees.
Silicon Valley toolmaker Zircon Corporation has named Jackie Zou as its new Chief Operating Officer, tasking the veteran executive with steering global operations and scaling the company's manufacturing footprint. Zou joins the Campbell-based firm to oversee cross-functional growth strategies and strengthen supply chain performance.
As non-technical employees increasingly leverage AI to build custom software, enterprises face a fragmented landscape of unauthorized applications. Tines is responding to this proliferation—which CEO Eoin Hinchy terms 'Wild Code'—by launching Tines 3B, a centralized platform designed to build, secure, and govern AI-driven workflows at scale.
For the fifth consecutive year, Insight Global has secured the second spot on Staffing Industry Analysts' annual ranking of U.S. IT staffing firms. The Atlanta-based company reported $3.28 billion in U.S. revenue for 2025, maintaining its market dominance despite shifting industry conditions and increasing competition for specialized technical talent.
With the 31 March 2027 deadline for Simpler Recycling rapidly approaching, over one million UK micro-businesses remain largely unaware of the impending regulatory shift. While firms with ten or more employees have already transitioned, the smallest enterprises have just nine months to overhaul their waste management systems or face potential enforcement action.